Hybrid HR Administrator (12-Month Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Work-life balance

Relocation/accommodation support

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking an HR Administrator within HR Shared Services to handle HR transactional administration across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate processing of contractual documents, leave, references and payments. The role supports high-volume processes with a focus on accuracy and exceptional service.

You will join a friendly team, working under the HR Administration Manager and Deputy, with hybrid working possibilities and opportunities for development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within a service oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience administering high volume processes to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Evidence of strong communication skills across methods.
• Ability to plan workload while adapting to changing priorities.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team, with initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR transactional administration relating to employees' terms and conditions throughout the employment lifecycle.
• Process contractual documentation, leave administration, redundancy calculations, references and related payments.
• Support ongoing schemes and processes under HR Shared Services (e.g., promotion schemes and reward programs).
• Help implement and follow documented procedures within the team and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking an HR Administrator within HR Shared Services to handle HR transactional administration across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate processing of contractual documents, leave, references and payments. The role supports high-volume processes with a focus on accuracy and exceptional service.

You will join a friendly team, working under the HR Administration Manager and Deputy, with hybrid working possibilities and opportunities for development within a